German-Afghan relations under scrutiny over deportations – DW – 07/24/2025

“We have succeeded in organizing another deportation flight with convicted criminals to Afghanistan,” German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said in a press release on July 18, following the departure of a plane from... Read more »

NGO focuses on Gaza, Sudan, Syria – DW – 07/24/2025

“One in 11 people worldwide are starving. Climate crisis, wars, inequality and reduced funding are also jeopardizing previous successes,” reads the 2024 report of the NGO Deutsche Welthungerhilfe(WHH) which was presented in Berlin... Read more »

Germany urged to clarify refugee policy for Palestinians – DW – 07/24/2025

Shafiq* is a Palestinian who ended up in limbo after he managed to get out of Gaza and make his way via Egypt and Turkey to Germany, where he applied for asylum.... Read more »

Germany lose to Spain in semifinal – DW – 07/23/2025

There is an inevitability about Spain. Whether it’s the confidence of scoring 14 goals in the group stage, the adversity this squad has overcome in the last three years or having two-time... Read more »

Munich Airport plans deportation terminal – DW – 07/24/2025

Skip next section Merz and Macron in German-French show of unity 07/24/2025July 24, 2025 Merz and Macron in German-French show of unity German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron put... Read more »

Merz, Macron present united front amid EU-US trade row – DW – 07/24/2025

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Berlin on Wednesday, as both sides sought to boost relations amid challenging global political times. It was Macron’s first visit to Germany since Merz’s government took power... Read more »

Peilung der Elbe zur Freigabe der Schifffahrt

Die Reste der Züge A und B der Carolabrücke sind fast komplett verschwunden. Am Dienstag, 22. Juli 2025, haben die Abbrucharbeiten am Pfeiler D begonnen, dem letzten große Brückenteil auf der Neustädter... Read more »

Would compulsory military service hurt the economy? – DW – 07/23/2025

The German economy cannot cope with young people first completing mandatory military service, and only then entering the labor force, Steffen Kampeter of the Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA) told the Financial Times.... Read more »

Ship collision triggers oil spill at port – DW – 07/23/2025

Skip next section Ship collision triggers oil spill at North Sea port 07/23/2025July 23, 2025 Ship collision triggers oil spill at North Sea port An estimated 6,000 liters (1,585 US gallons) of... Read more »

German government denies rift over Israel’s conduct in Gaza – DW – 07/23/2025

German Chancellery Minister Thorsten Frei on Wednesday dismissed concerns of a rift within Germany’s coalition government over its position on Israel. An apparent split emerged after Germany opted not to join dozens of Western... Read more »